PPT-Chapter 5 The American Revolution, 1763–1783

The Crisis Begins Consolidating the Empire The experience and costs of the Seven Years War led Great Britain where King George assumed the throne in 1760 to consolidate its growing empire and . 1750-1800. Representative Government . The idea of representative government was in keeping with the long-standing English traditions of limiting royal power.. Natural Rights. The writings of British philosopher John Locke profoundly influenced America's founding fathers and 18th century thought. Locke justified limiting royal authority and proposed that all human beings have natural rights and are entitled to political and economic freedom regardless of birth. . Like the Rebel Alliance in . Star Wars. , the rebels of the American Revolution were a small disorganized group fighting against a giant empire with vastly superior numbers and firepower.. Yet the rebels won anyway, due to massive foreign support, clever strategies, noble leaders, high ideals, propaganda, and a fair amount of foul play. We don't think the Force was involved, although Benjamin Franklin had a bit of a Yoda vibe going.. Build up, overview, results. I can . analyze the declaration of Independence in order to evaluate which Enlightenment Ideas are present in the document.. What is a Contagion? . a : rapid communication of an influence (as a doctrine or emotional state). 1750-1800. Representative Government . The idea of representative government was in keeping with the long-standing English traditions of limiting royal power.. Natural Rights. The writings of British philosopher John Locke profoundly influenced America's founding fathers and 18th century thought. Locke justified limiting royal authority and proposed that all human beings have natural rights and are entitled to political and economic freedom regardless of birth. . Big Ideas. What impact did the French and Indian War have on the thirteen colonies?. A) During the war. B) After the war?. What is the Balance of Power?. What is the “Frontier”?. How does the Last of the Mohicans portray the inhabitants of the New World? Of the Old World? How do the settlers get along with the Mohicans and the Iroquois? Does that surprise you?. By. Nicholas . G.. Social Studies Class - Mr. Stewart. The American Revolution began in 1775 as . an open . conflict between the united 13 colonies and Great Britain. The Treaty of Paris ended the war in 1783, the colonies had won their independence. While no one event can be pointed to as the actual cause of the revolution, the war began as a disagreement over the way in which Great Britain treated the colonies versus the way the colonies felt they should be treated.. 1) . French and Indian War. :. . Increased . tension . btwn. colonist and British. Colonist now united. British . =. indebt .  need $ to sustain and protect colonies. Causes of the American Revolution. E. Napp. For many years, the colonies were treated with salutary neglect.. Besides providing opportunities for trade and offering protection, England let the colonies govern themselves and develop their own economic networks and ideologies.. Mrs. Short. Hilliard Davidson High School. World Studies. The Enlightenment. Enlightenment thinkers . believed all institutions should follow natural laws to produce the ideal society.. The . ideas of the Enlightenment . 1. Who was the tyrant referenced in the . . Declaration of Independence? . a. Queen Elizabeth. b. King George . c. Benjamin Franklin. d. Thomas Paine. 2. What is the best definition of. La gamme de thé MORPHEE vise toute générations recherchant le sommeil paisible tant désiré et non procuré par tout types de médicaments. Essentiellement composé de feuille de morphine, ce thé vous assurera d’un rétablissement digne d’un voyage sur . Prelude to Revolution . Great Awakening . allowed people to question many forms of established authority . encouraged independent thinking. broadened the range of religious options. Newspaper and pamphlet wars expanded the printing capabilities of the colonies. Unit 3- American Revolution Covers the Road to Revolution, the Revolution, and effects Monday, 10/12 Warm-up (new sheet page 1 your paper): Take Pre-test on the American Revolution (on paper) Write down your homework: Major Themes. French & Indian War. British Colonial Policies. Colonial Resistance. Declaration of Independence. War of Revolution. Post American Society. French and Indian War. Identify the cause of the French and Indian War..